2013 KES to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6741 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5844 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6358 AFN

2013 KES to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.6741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.5844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0897 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5913 to the December average rate of 0.6609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6741 was up 8.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,371 AFN

2012 Average 2,903 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,922 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 448.59 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6717

0.5840

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6192, compared to 0.6525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6192

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0360 AFN (High: 0.6725 / Low: 0.6366). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 AFN (High: 0.6443 / Low: 0.6368).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.6644) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0542 (+8.88%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.6644

2012 Avg (November) 0.6102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5983	0.5845	0.5913
February	0.6063	0.5844	0.5918
March	0.6288	0.6086	0.6188
April	0.6411	0.6230	0.6344
May	0.6439	0.6317	0.6384
June	0.6477	0.6352	0.6404
July	0.6510	0.6385	0.6446
August	0.6443	0.6368	0.6398
September	0.6538	0.6317	0.6423
October	0.6715	0.6440	0.6630
November	0.6741	0.6548	0.6644
December	0.6725	0.6366	0.6609